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Jake Adelstein

Author of Tokyo Vice and co-host of the podcast. Investigative journalist focusing on the Japanese underworld.

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Mar 22, 2024 • 46min

'Tokyo Vice' Journalist On Japan's Criminal Underworld

Exploring the intense world of crime reporting in Japan, the unique appearance and operations of the Yakuza, gift-giving customs and the underground culture in Japan, the dark realities of the sex industry and human trafficking, impactful information on human trafficking laws in Japan, the controversial Yakuza boss, and the Roadhouse remake controversy.
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Dec 29, 2024 • 2h 44min

#262 - Inside Japan's DEADLIEST Criminal Enterprise | HBO's Jake Adelstein

Jake Adelstein, an American journalist and author of 'Tokyo Vice,' shares his unique insights on Japan's organized crime, particularly the Yakuza. He discusses the shocking ties between the Yakuza and a former Prime Minister's assassination. Adelstein recounts chilling anecdotes from his time reporting on crime, illustrating the violent culture of the Yakuza. He also reflects on his deep love for Japanese culture, including personal experiences with Zen Buddhism and martial arts, enriching the conversation with humor and intensity.
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May 31, 2024 • 50min

Japanese gangsters: the secrets of the Yakuza

Investigative journalist Jake Adelstein and powerful Yakuza boss Tadamasa Goto discuss the secrets of the Yakuza. Topics include Adelstein's immersion in Tokyo's criminal underworld, identifying Yakuza members, the intricate structure of Yakuza organizations, and Adelstein's journey to becoming a Zen Buddhist priest while navigating connections with the Yakuza.